Stańczyk, by Jan Matejko - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted 'Stańczyk'?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Rembrandt
D) Jan Matejko
  • 2. Stańczyk was a historical figure who served as:
A) Military general
B) King
C) Court jester
D) Archbishop
  • 3. What historical event is referenced in the painting?
A) Partitions of Poland
B) Loss of Smolensk
C) Battle of Grunwald
D) French Revolution
  • 4. Where is the original painting currently housed?
A) Hermitage Museum
B) Louvre Museum
C) National Museum in Warsaw
D) British Museum
  • 5. What artistic movement does this painting belong to?
A) Impressionism
B) Polish history painting
C) Cubism
D) Surrealism
  • 6. What is the primary emotion depicted on Stańczyk's face?
A) Joy
B) Melancholy
C) Surprise
D) Anger
  • 7. What color is Stańczyk's jester costume?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Blue
D) Green
  • 8. What item is lying on the floor next to Stańczyk?
A) A crown
B) A book
C) A jester's marotte
D) A sword
  • 9. The painting symbolizes Poland's:
A) Cultural renaissance
B) Economic prosperity
C) Political decline
D) Military victory
  • 10. Which king was Stańczyk associated with?
A) Sigismund I the Old
B) Louis XIV
C) Henry VIII
D) Peter the Great
  • 11. What is the medium of the painting?
A) Tempera
B) Fresco
C) Watercolor
D) Oil on canvas
  • 12. The letter Stańczyk holds announces:
A) The fall of Smolensk
B) A royal marriage
C) A military victory
D) A peace treaty
  • 13. Which artistic technique is prominent in the painting?
A) Pointillism
B) Chiaroscuro
C) Collage
D) Abstract forms
  • 14. What furniture is visible in the room?
A) A chair and table
B) A bookshelf
C) A bed
D) A throne
  • 15. Stańczyk's pose suggests he is:
A) Falling asleep
B) Preparing to perform
C) About to dance
D) Deep in thought
  • 16. The painting's composition emphasizes:
A) Contrast and symbolism
B) Action and movement
C) Landscape details
D) Architectural accuracy
  • 17. In which century was the painting 'Stańczyk' created?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 20th century
D) 19th century
  • 18. What musical instrument appears in the background?
A) Violin
B) Trumpet
C) Lute
D) Drum
  • 19. How does the lighting in the painting emphasize Stańczyk?
A) Even lighting throughout
B) He is in shadow while background is bright
C) He is illuminated while background is dark
D) Spotlight from above
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